Embellished Motif

20 Oct 2025 16:55

Do you believe that It is never to late to learn something new. I am living proof of that. As a Christian woman and mother of two son's, and four grandchildren and my husbands support I decided to begin another adventure. My goal was not only to start a new business venture but to inspire womens creativity and imagination. This would be achieved by wetting their appetite with the ambition of captivating them into the mesmerising world of lingerie, sleepware, textiles, hand embroidery and embellishments.

Regency Linen and Taffeta Night Gown

27 Oct 2025 14:21

Everything we design here at No 25 is inspired by God. I pray before commencing any design and I truly could not do anything creative without him. The design opposite was never intended to be a dress. I sourced this linen fabric to design and create a night gown. The soft pink taffeta fabric is attached to the high waist line and the border has been hand embroidered using organza ribbon turned into flourishes of flowers with seed beading, and French knots.

Seamless Invisible Stitch

The Regency dress hem below has been sewn with an invisible stitch which creates a more professional look.

Handy Tools for Couture Hand Embroidery

If you're venturing into the world of hand couture embroidery, having the right tools can make all the difference in your experience and results. Here’s a list of essential items that every embroidery enthusiast should consider adding to their toolkit. Firstly, a quality embroidery hoop is crucial for keeping your fabric taut and ensuring even stitching. Choose one that suits your fabric size; wooden option would be the prefered option. Next, invest in a reliable set of embroidery needles. Look for needles with a larger eye, which are specifically designed for embroidery threads and will make threading easier. Another indispensable tool is a selection of embroidery threads. Many types are available, such as cotton, silk, or metallic, each offering unique textures and finishes. Silk thread is the prefered option at No. 25 because of its shine and luxurious texture. Don’t forget to have a variety of scissors on hand. Small, sharp embroidery scissors are perfect for trimming threads close to your work, while larger fabric scissors are great for cutting your materials. A thimble is highly recommended, especially if you’re working with thicker fabrics or heavy threads. It protects your fingers while pushing the needle through the material. Furthermore, a measuring tape helps ensure precision in your measurements, allowing for accurate pattern placements. Finally, consider a seam ripper, which can save you from small mistakes by easily removing misplaced stitches without damaging the fabric.

With these handy tools, you’ll be well-prepared to start or enhance your hand couture embroidery journey. Happy stitching!

The Chatelaine (See Product Page) designed and created by No. 25 for myself but may be custom made for clients. This is an historic accessory with tools attached to it such as embroidery scissors, a pen, pocket watch, thimble, thread cutter . Each tool is attached to long chains attached to the chatelaine hook. The chatelaine is hooked on one's waist belt, where the sewing tools are easy to reach.

The Chatelaine, was used as an ornament or as an item of jewlery and were worn by both both men and women and were mostly fastened to a belt or pocket, with chains bearing hooks on which to hang small tools such as watches, keys, thimbles, scissors. The word chatelaine comes from a word meaning the keeper of a castle, the individual entrusted with the keys.

During the 18th century, chatelaines were extremely popular. The finest made of gold; whilst others were made of silver. The most luxurious were decorated with highly esteemed gems, such as diamonds. In 1767 the French jeweler Jean-François Fistaine designed a chatelaine for Queen Caroline Mathilda of Denmark. Chatelaine | Medieval, Jewelry, Brooch | Britannica

For the Aspiring New Sewer

When you are new to sewing it can become overwhelming . Don't despair, even the most experienced seamtress faces challenges. The best way to look at it is with every baby step made, equals great strides. Whatever your hands find to do, do it with all your might. Ecclesiastes 9:10 Even after mistakes are made learrn from them and start afresh.

It took me hours to complete the deep purple Lingerie which I enjoyed sewing immensley. ( See product list). I could have given up but each day I completed a task like designing and making the bow with the brooch and intricate glass seed beading. Another task was to add the velvet ribbon to the edge of hem and so forth. Tackle one task at a time and before you know it the garment is complete.